South Africa vs Spain: Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and
South Africa
10.89
in 2020
Spain
10.64
in 2016
South Africa rank
42nd
Spain rank
45th
Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10.89 against 10.64 in Spain, a difference of 0.25.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1995 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 42nd and Spain ranks 45th of 84 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.39 | 0 | 9.39 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 9.61 | 10.36 | 0.7516 | Spain |
| 2010s | 10.65 | 10.86 | 0.2132 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 10.89 against 10.64 in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and between South Africa and Spain?
- 0.25, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and?
- South Africa ranks 42nd and Spain ranks 45th of 84 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Average number of completed years in formal education, aged 17 and above, urban. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.