Benin vs South Sudan: Population of compulsory school age, male
Benin
1.21 million
in 2025
South Sudan
1.24 million
in 2025
Benin rank
74th
South Sudan rank
73rd
Population of compulsory school age, male over time
- Benin
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 1.24 million against 1.21 million in Benin, a difference of 38,180.
Across all 18 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 74th and South Sudan ranks 73rd of 197 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 773,900 | 924,724 | 150,824 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 918,068 | 1.15 million | 229,338 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 1.14 million | 1.27 million | 131,198 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population of compulsory school age, male, Benin or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 1.24 million against 1.21 million in Benin as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population of compulsory school age, male between Benin and South Sudan?
- 38,180, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Sudan?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Benin and South Sudan rank globally for population of compulsory school age, male?
- Benin ranks 74th and South Sudan ranks 73rd of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population of compulsory school age, male (number). 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