Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in 2023.
The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places South Africa 79th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -65.9% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -21.2% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +29.4% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -34.5% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.4% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.3% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 1 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 79th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Enrolment in primary education, female (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, female (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Enrolment in primary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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Enrolment in primary education, female (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.