Nicaragua vs South Africa: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions
Nicaragua
50.0%
in 2023
South Africa
50.0%
in 2023
Nicaragua rank
51st
South Africa rank
48th
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions over time
- Nicaragua
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 50.0% against 50.0% in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Nicaragua ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 48th of 189 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Nicaragua averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.3% | 50.0% | 0.3% | Nicaragua |
| 2000s | 50.2% | 50.1% | 0.2% | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 49.9% | 50.0% | 0.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, Nicaragua or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 50.0% against 50.0% in Nicaragua as of 2023.
- What is the difference in percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions between Nicaragua and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Nicaragua and South Africa rank globally for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Nicaragua ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 48th of 189 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in primary 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