Least developed countries vs South Africa: Secondary education, general pupils

Least developed countries
48.0%
in 2018
South Africa
51.9%
in 2017
Least developed countries rank
35th
South Africa rank
30th

Secondary education, general pupils over time

  • Least developed countries
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 51.9% against 48.0% in Least developed countries, a difference of 3.9%.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Least developed countries's.

Across all 30 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Least developed countries ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 30th of 43 groups.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Least developed countries South Africa Difference Ahead
1970s 31.1% 48.8% 17.7% South Africa
1980s 36.0% 52.5% 16.5% South Africa
1990s 39.8% 53.7% 13.9% South Africa
2000s 44.4% 52.1% 7.6% South Africa
2010s 46.9% 51.4% 4.5% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher secondary education, general pupils, Least developed countries or South Africa?
South Africa, at 51.9% against 48.0% in Least developed countries as of 2017.
What is the difference in secondary education, general pupils between Least developed countries and South Africa?
3.9%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Africa?
30 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2017.
How do Least developed countries and South Africa rank globally for secondary education, general pupils?
Least developed countries ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 30th of 43 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Secondary education, general pupils (% female). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Secondary education, general pupils (% female)
Unit
% female
Source
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
247 places, 8,853 data points, 1970–2019
Last refreshed

Secondary general pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in general education programs, including teacher training.