Lesotho vs South Africa: Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private
Lesotho
1.1%
in 2016
South Africa
1.1%
in 2023
Lesotho rank
42nd
South Africa rank
40th
Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private over time
- Lesotho
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.1% against 1.1% in Lesotho, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 40th of 180 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private, Lesotho or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.1% against 1.1% in Lesotho as of 2023.
- What is the difference in percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private between Lesotho and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2016.
- How do Lesotho and South Africa rank globally for percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private?
- Lesotho ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 40th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private institutions, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). 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