South Africa vs Uzbekistan: School life expectancy, primary to tertiary, both sexes
South Africa
13.87 years
in 2023
Uzbekistan
13.67 years
in 2024
South Africa rank
92nd
Uzbekistan rank
95th
School life expectancy, primary to tertiary, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Uzbekistan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13.87 years against 13.67 years in Uzbekistan, a difference of 0.2 years.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Uzbekistan ahead.
South Africa ranks 92nd and Uzbekistan ranks 95th of 186 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 4 and Uzbekistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uzbekistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.13 years | 11.35 years | 0.2197 years | Uzbekistan |
| 1990s | 11.55 years | 11.26 years | 0.2878 years | South Africa |
| 2000s | 12.04 years | 11.42 years | 0.6173 years | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13.49 years | 11.75 years | 1.73 years | South Africa |
| 2020s | 13.78 years | 12.06 years | 1.72 years | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school life expectancy, primary to tertiary, both sexes, South Africa or Uzbekistan?
- South Africa, at 13.87 years against 13.67 years in Uzbekistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in school life expectancy, primary to tertiary, both sexes between South Africa and Uzbekistan?
- 0.2 years, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uzbekistan?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Uzbekistan rank globally for school life expectancy, primary to tertiary, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 92nd and Uzbekistan ranks 95th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as School life expectancy, primary to tertiary, 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