4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa
South Africa: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) was 73.11 in 2020. ▲ Rising
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 73.11 for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in 2020. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa peaked at 73.11 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 41.12, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 103rd of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 41.12 | — |
| 2015 | 72.09 | +75.3% |
| 2018 | 72.4 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 71.98 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 73.11 | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.12 | 41.12 | 41.12 | 1 |
| 2010s | 72.16 | 71.98 | 72.4 | 3 |
| 2020s | 73.11 | 73.11 | 73.11 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.65 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa was 73.11 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 73.11 in 2020.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.12 in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- South Africa ranks 103rd out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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