How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?

11 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2017.

Where does this data come from?

UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as UIS: Percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed short-cycle tertiary degree (ISCED 5 or higher). Adjusted Gender Parity Index (GPIA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

France vs South Africa: UIS: Percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed

France

1.1%

in 2017

South Africa

1.0%

in 2017

France rank

38th

South Africa rank

40th

UIS: Percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed over time

France
South Africa

How they compare

France currently reports 1.1% against 1.0% in South Africa, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 11 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 40th of 71 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	France	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
2000s	1.0%	0.8%	0.3%	France
2010s	1.0%	0.9%	0.2%	France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher uis: percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed, France or South Africa?: France, at 1.1% against 1.0% in South Africa as of 2017.
What is the difference in uis: percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed between France and South Africa?: 0.1%, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?: 11 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2017.
How do France and South Africa rank globally for uis: percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed?: France ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 40th of 71 countries.
Where does this data come from?: UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as UIS: Percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed short-cycle tertiary degree (ISCED 5 or higher). Adjusted Gender Parity Index (GPIA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: UIS: Percentage of population age 25+ with at least a completed short-cycle tertiary degree (ISCED 5 or higher). Adjusted Gender Parity Index (GPIA)
Unit: GPIA
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 71 places, 749 data points, 1970–2019
Last refreshed: 04 September 2026

The Adjusted Gender Parity Index (GPIA) is calculated by dividing the female value for the indicator by the male value for the indicator. If the resulting value exceeds 1, the ratio is inverted and subtracted from 2. The adjusted gender parity index is symmetrical around 1 and lies in the range 0-2. An adjusted GPI equal to 1 indicates parity between females and males. In general, a value less than 1 indicates disparity in favor of males and a value greater than 1 indicates disparity in favor of females. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute for Statistics: http://uis.unesco.org/