Pakistan vs South Africa: Total sample population, above primary education

Pakistan
18.19 million
in 2020
South Africa
15.79 million
in 2020
Pakistan rank
26th
South Africa rank
27th

Total sample population, above primary education over time

  • Pakistan
  • South Africa
5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M199220062020

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 18.19 million against 15.79 million in South Africa, a difference of 2.40 million.

That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.

Pakistan ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 27th of 105 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Pakistan South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 7.59 million 18.95 million 11.36 million South Africa
2010s 14.97 million 13.68 million 1.29 million Pakistan
2020s 18.19 million 15.79 million 2.40 million Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total sample population, above primary education, Pakistan or South Africa?
Pakistan, at 18.19 million against 15.79 million in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in total sample population, above primary education between Pakistan and South Africa?
2.40 million, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
12 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2020.
How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for total sample population, above primary education?
Pakistan ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 27th of 105 countries.
Where does this data come from?
The World Bank, published as Total sample population, above primary education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Total sample population, above primary education
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
107 places, 1,446 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed