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

Latest (2020)
73.11
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
103rd
of 156 countries
All-time high
73.11
in 2020
All-time low
41.12
in 2000
Years of data
5
2000–2020

4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa, 2000–2020

0204060802000201020202000: 41.12015: 72.12018: 72.42019: 722020: 73.1

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

Annual values for 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%) in South Africa, 2000 to 2020.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 100 Paraguay 77.41 compare
  2. 101 Panama 75.58 compare
  3. 102 Dominican Republic 73.28 compare
  4. 104 Honduras 72.1 compare
  5. 105 Liberia 71.45 compare
  6. 106 Nepal 70.79 compare

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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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Indicator
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
156 places, 2,200 data points, 2000–2022
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