South Africa vs Switzerland: School enrollment, primary
School enrollment, primary over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 101.8% against 101.2% in Switzerland, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 88th and Switzerland ranks 91st of 205 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.9% | 104.0% | 6.1% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 103.4% | 102.2% | 1.2% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 101.8% | 101.7% | 0.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school enrollment, primary, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 101.8% against 101.2% in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in school enrollment, primary between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 0.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for school enrollment, primary?
- South Africa ranks 88th and Switzerland ranks 91st of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as School enrollment, primary (% gross). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.