Proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both in South Africa
South Africa: Proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both was 5.1% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both in South Africa, 1994–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both in South Africa stood at 5.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 193.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both in South Africa peaked at 5.3% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1994.
South Africa ranks 68th of 163 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.6% | — |
| 1999 | 1.4% | +130.8% |
| 2000 | 1.7% | +21.5% |
| 2001 | 1.9% | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 2.0% | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 2.1% | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 2.1% | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 1.7% | -18.8% |
| 2015 | 2.5% | +43.9% |
| 2017 | 5.3% | +111.9% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | -3.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 5.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.4%, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 5.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.9%, 5.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both in South Africa?
- Proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both in South Africa was 5.1% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 2017.
- What is the lowest proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1994.
- How does South Africa rank for proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both?
- South Africa ranks 68th out of 163 countries with data for 2018.
- Is proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of 15-24 year-olds enrolled in vocational education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Percentage of young people aged 15-24 years participating in technical or vocational education either in formal or non-formal (e.g. work-based or other settings) education, on a given date or during a specified period. The figure is calculated as the number of young people aged 15-24 years participating in technical and vocational education at secondary, post-secondary non-tertiary or tertiary levels of education is expressed as a percentage of the population of the same age group. The data source is administrative data from schools and other places of education and training or household survey data on enrolment in technical and vocational programmes by single year of age; population censuses and surveys for population estimates for the age group 15-24 years (if using administrative data on enrolment). Technical and vocational education and training can be offered in a variety of settings including schools and universities, workplace environments and others. Administrative data often capture only provision in formal settings such as schools and universities. Participation rates do not capture the intensity or quality of the provision nor the outcomes of the education and training on offer. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute for Statistics: http://uis.unesco.org/