Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa

South Africa: Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) was 78.8% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
78.8%
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
101st
of 156 countries
All-time high
79.2%
in 2020
All-time low
37.1%
in 2000
Years of data
8
2000–2023

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa, 2000–2023

0204060802000201120232000: 37.12015: 70.42018: 772019: 76.62020: 79.22021: 69.92022: 77.52023: 78.8

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa is 78.8%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa peaked at 79.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 37.1%, in 2000.

South Africa ranks 101st of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (%) in South Africa, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 37.1%
2015 70.4% +89.9%
2018 77.0% +9.3%
2019 76.6% -0.4%
2020 79.2% +3.3%
2021 69.9% -11.8%
2022 77.5% +10.9%
2023 78.8% +1.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 37.1% 37.1% 37.1% 1
2010s 74.7% 70.4% 77.0% 3
2020s 76.3% 69.9% 79.2% 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 98 Vanuatu 80.6% compare
  2. 99 Rwanda 80.4% compare
  3. 100 Nepal 80.0% compare
  4. 102 Barbados 78.2% compare
  5. 103 Guyana 78.0% compare
  6. 104 Tonga 77.7%

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Frequently asked questions

What is participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa?
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in South Africa was 78.8% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 79.2% in 2020.
What is the lowest participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 37.1% in 2000.
How does South Africa rank for participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
South Africa ranks 101st out of 156 countries with data for 2023.
Is participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
192 places, 3,071 data points, 2000–2025
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