Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in South Africa
South Africa: Theoretical duration of pre-primary education was 4 years in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in South Africa, 1970–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
In 2019, theoretical duration of pre-primary education in South Africa stood at 4 years. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 300.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, theoretical duration of pre-primary education in South Africa peaked at 4 years in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1 years, in 1970.
South Africa ranks 1st of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 10 |
| 1980s | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 10 |
| 1990s | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 years | 1 years | 1 years | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2 years | 1 years | 4 years | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Bulgaria 4 years compare
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- 1 Finland 4 years compare
- 1 Gambia 4 years compare
- 1 Hungary 4 years compare
- 1 Kyrgyzstan 4 years compare
- 1 Latvia 4 years compare
- 1 Lithuania 4 years compare
- 1 Moldova 4 years compare
- 1 Mongolia 4 years compare
- 1 Papua New Guinea 4 years compare
- 1 Poland 4 years compare
- 1 Russia 4 years compare
- 1 Serbia 4 years compare
- 1 Sweden 4 years compare
- 1 Tajikistan 4 years compare
- 1 Uzbekistan 4 years compare
- 1 Zambia 4 years compare
More reference data data for South Africa
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is theoretical duration of pre-primary education in South Africa?
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education in South Africa was 4 years in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest theoretical duration of pre-primary education recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4 years in 2018.
- What is the lowest theoretical duration of pre-primary education recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 years in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for theoretical duration of pre-primary education?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2019.
- Is theoretical duration of pre-primary education rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. 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 Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Number of grades (years) in pre-primary education.