Lesotho vs South Africa: Percentage of enrolment in lower secondary education in private
Lesotho
51.6%
in 2016
South Africa
51.6%
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 51.6% against 51.6% 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 | 67.5% | 51.4% | 16.1% | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 54.1% | 51.1% | 3.0% | 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 51.6% against 51.6% 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, 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