South Africa vs Thailand: Total sample population, primary education and below
South Africa
41.58 million
in 2020
Thailand
35.78 million
in 2021
South Africa rank
12th
Thailand rank
14th
Total sample population, primary education and below over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 41.58 million against 35.78 million in Thailand, a difference of 5.81 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 12th and Thailand ranks 14th of 105 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Thailand in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.27 million | 39.08 million | 22.81 million | Thailand |
| 2000s | 20.51 million | 38.25 million | 17.74 million | Thailand |
| 2010s | 39.97 million | 37.35 million | 2.61 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 41.58 million | 36.08 million | 5.50 million | South Africa |
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 Thailand?
- South Africa, at 41.58 million against 35.78 million in Thailand as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population, primary education and below between South Africa and Thailand?
- 5.81 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for total sample population, primary education and below?
- South Africa ranks 12th and Thailand ranks 14th 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.