Gender gap education levels in South Africa
South Africa: Gender gap education levels was 94.05 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
94.05
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
107th
of 190 groups
All-time high
99.68
in 2021
All-time low
0.02
in 1820
Years of data
51
1820–2023
Gender gap education levels in South Africa, 1820–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender gap education levels in South Africa is 94.05, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels in South Africa peaked at 99.68 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 1820.
That places South Africa 107th out of 190 groups 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0.025 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 2 |
| 1830s | 0.045 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 2 |
| 1840s | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 2 |
| 1850s | 0.125 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 2 |
| 1860s | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 2 |
| 1870s | 0.385 | 0.33 | 0.44 | 2 |
| 1880s | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.76 | 2 |
| 1890s | 1.16 | 1 | 1.32 | 2 |
| 1900s | 1.6 | 1.51 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 1910s | 7.87 | 4.31 | 11.43 | 2 |
| 1920s | 22.12 | 18.56 | 25.68 | 2 |
| 1930s | 36.37 | 32.81 | 39.93 | 2 |
| 1940s | 50.62 | 47.06 | 54.18 | 2 |
| 1950s | 64.87 | 61.31 | 68.43 | 2 |
| 1960s | 76.89 | 75.56 | 78.22 | 2 |
| 1970s | 78.65 | 69.31 | 88 | 2 |
| 1980s | 88 | 88 | 88 | 1 |
| 1990s | 85.04 | 83.37 | 88.24 | 5 |
| 2000s | 86.59 | 83.61 | 88.44 | 6 |
| 2010s | 93.61 | 91.75 | 96.39 | 3 |
| 2020s | 95.21 | 92.75 | 99.68 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 104 Georgia 94.11 compare
- 105 Serbia 94.1 compare
- 106 Dominica 94.06 compare
- 108 Trinidad and Tobago 93.79 compare
- 109 Saint Lucia 93.59 compare
- 110 Seychelles 93.53 compare
More education data for South Africa
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 25.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 14 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 101.8% (2023)
- Primary education, teachers 287,310 (2023)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 2.21 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 99.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap education levels in South Africa?
- Gender gap education levels in South Africa was 94.05 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender gap education levels recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 99.68 in 2021.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1820.
- How does South Africa rank for gender gap education levels?
- South Africa ranks 107th out of 190 groups with data for 2023.
- Is gender gap education levels rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gender gap education levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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