Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) vs South Africa: Primary education, pupils
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
148.37 million
in 2024
South Africa
7.52 million
in 2023
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) rank
22nd
South Africa rank
21st
Primary education, pupils over time
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
- South Africa
How they compare
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) currently reports 148.37 million against 7.52 million in South Africa, a difference of 140.85 million.
That makes Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)'s figure about 19.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 42 years both countries report, Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) has been ahead every year.
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 21st of 43 groups.
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.05 million | 4.27 million | 19.78 million | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 1980s | 34.28 million | 5.06 million | 29.22 million | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 1990s | 45.89 million | 7.76 million | 38.13 million | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 2000s | 80.44 million | 7.35 million | 73.09 million | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 2010s | 120.43 million | 7.31 million | 113.12 million | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
| 2020s | 144.41 million | 7.64 million | 136.77 million | Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary education, pupils, Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) or South Africa?
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), at 148.37 million against 7.52 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary education, pupils between Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and South Africa?
- 140.85 million, with Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and South Africa?
- 42 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and South Africa rank globally for primary education, pupils?
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 21st of 43 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Primary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.