South Africa vs Zambia: Secondary education, duration
South Africa
5 years
in 2025
Zambia
5 years
in 2025
South Africa rank
183rd
Zambia rank
183rd
Secondary education, duration over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5 years against 5 years in Zambia, a difference of 0 years.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 183rd and Zambia ranks 183rd of 209 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 years | 5 years | 0 years | — |
| 1980s | 5 years | 5 years | 0 years | — |
| 1990s | 5 years | 5 years | 0 years | — |
| 2000s | 5 years | 5 years | 0 years | — |
| 2010s | 5 years | 5 years | 0 years | — |
| 2020s | 5 years | 5 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher secondary education, duration, South Africa or Zambia?
- South Africa, at 5 years against 5 years in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in secondary education, duration between South Africa and Zambia?
- 0 years, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for secondary education, duration?
- South Africa ranks 183rd and Zambia ranks 183rd of 209 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Secondary education, duration (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.