South Africa vs Tanzania: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions
South Africa
50.0%
in 2023
Tanzania
50.0%
in 2021
South Africa rank
142nd
Tanzania rank
143rd
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 50.0% against 50.0% in Tanzania, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Tanzania ahead.
South Africa ranks 142nd and Tanzania ranks 143rd of 189 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Tanzania in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.0% | 51.8% | 1.8% | Tanzania |
| 2000s | 49.9% | 51.8% | 1.9% | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 50.0% | 50.4% | 0.4% | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 50.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% | 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, South Africa or Tanzania?
- South Africa, at 50.0% against 50.0% in Tanzania as of 2023.
- What is the difference in percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions between South Africa and Tanzania?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania rank globally for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- South Africa ranks 142nd and Tanzania ranks 143rd of 189 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, 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