South Sudan vs Syria: Theoretical duration of primary education (years)
South Sudan
6 years
in 2025
Syria
6 years
in 2025
South Sudan rank
29th
Syria rank
29th
Theoretical duration of primary education (years) over time
- South Sudan
- Syria
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 6 years against 6 years in Syria, a difference of 0 years.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Syria ahead.
South Sudan ranks 29th and Syria ranks 29th of 224 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 years | 6 years | 0 years | — |
| 2000s | 6 years | 4.6 years | 1.4 years | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 6 years | 5.2 years | 0.8 years | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 6 years | 6 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher theoretical duration of primary education, South Sudan or Syria?
- South Sudan, at 6 years against 6 years in Syria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in theoretical duration of primary education between South Sudan and Syria?
- 0 years, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Syria?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Syria rank globally for theoretical duration of primary education?
- South Sudan ranks 29th and Syria ranks 29th of 224 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Theoretical duration of primary education (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