South Africa vs Tanzania: Total sample population, primary education and below
South Africa
41.58 million
in 2020
Tanzania
42.88 million
in 2020
South Africa rank
12th
Tanzania rank
11th
Total sample population, primary education and below over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 42.88 million against 41.58 million in South Africa, a difference of 1.29 million.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Tanzania ahead.
South Africa ranks 12th and Tanzania ranks 11th of 105 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Tanzania in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.50 million | 26.82 million | 6.33 million | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 39.06 million | 32.58 million | 6.48 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 41.58 million | 42.88 million | 1.29 million | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, primary education and below, South Africa or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 42.88 million against 41.58 million in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population, primary education and below between South Africa and Tanzania?
- 1.29 million, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania rank globally for total sample population, primary education and below?
- South Africa ranks 12th and Tanzania ranks 11th of 105 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population, primary education and below. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.