South Africa vs Saint Lucia: Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level
South Africa
5.8%
in 2023
Saint Lucia
6.0%
in 2023
South Africa rank
150th
Saint Lucia rank
146th
Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level over time
- South Africa
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 6.0% against 5.8% in South Africa, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Saint Lucia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 150th and Saint Lucia ranks 146th of 212 countries.
Saint Lucia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | Saint Lucia |
| 1990s | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | Saint Lucia |
| 2000s | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | Saint Lucia |
| 2010s | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.6% | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | Saint Lucia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level, South Africa or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 6.0% against 5.8% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level between South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 0.2%, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1986 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Saint Lucia rank globally for share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level?
- South Africa ranks 150th and Saint Lucia ranks 146th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Private primary institutions are managed by private entities, such as NGOs, religious groups, or businesses, rather than public authorities, regardless of profit motive.