American Samoa vs South Africa: School life expectancy, primary, both sexes
American Samoa
7.19 years
in 1992
South Africa
7.12 years
in 2023
American Samoa rank
23rd
South Africa rank
25th
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes over time
- American Samoa
- South Africa
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 7.19 years against 7.12 years in South Africa, a difference of 0.07 years.
Across all 7 years both countries report, American Samoa has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 25th of 218 countries.
American Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.95 years | 5.96 years | 1.99 years | American Samoa |
| 1990s | 7.83 years | 7.45 years | 0.3828 years | American Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school life expectancy, primary, both sexes, American Samoa or South Africa?
- American Samoa, at 7.19 years against 7.12 years in South Africa as of 1992.
- What is the difference in school life expectancy, primary, both sexes between American Samoa and South Africa?
- 0.07 years, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 1991.
- How do American Samoa and South Africa rank globally for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes?
- American Samoa ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 25th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years). 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